1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Meteor | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
